Chapter 218 Robots engage in scientific research(2/2)
However, in the expected future, there is no possibility of realizing the above two computers.
The most popular computer for humans is the photon computer with the lowest value. The limit of the optical brain is the speed of light, 300,000 kilometers. From this we can see that with current computer technology, the optical brain has developed to the extreme, which is only a thousand times more than a silicon computer block!
However, as the intermediate transition model of silicon computers and two other future computers, photon computers are the most likely to be implemented. Moreover, when photon computers are developed, they can use the optical brain to speed up the research on biological computers and quantum computers, and create conditions for human technology to achieve a leap as soon as possible."
Xiao Qiang touched the beard on his chin and asked thoughtfully: "Then do you think, if we develop the photon computer, which computer should we focus on the next generation of computers?"
Yao Can was silent for a moment and said, "In fact, people say that biological computers and quantum computers are the next generation computers, which is just a reason. Even if several pairs of quantum entanglements are completed, it is only equivalent to creating an electron tube. It is still a thousand miles away from finally becoming a computer entity. I think that when photon computers are not yet realized, it is too illusory to talk about the next generation of computers. Maybe humans will discover more valuable computer research and development directions in these decades. That is not impossible."
Xiao Qiang smiled slightly, looked at him with interest, and smiled at the corner of his mouth: "According to your words, we can't make photon computers now, but we also say we can't give up photon computers. Isn't this a bit of a contradiction?"
Chief Engineer Ou Hongbo coughed and said to Yao Can: "Mr. Xiao, what we mean is that it is not realistic to create a practical photon computer before the huge obstacles in optical storage are cleared.
You also know that light moves forward in a straight line until the energy is exhausted. However, to meet the needs of computer computing, the existing chip cache and system memory cannot match the photon chip at all. Light creates a photon chip, which cannot make the photon computer born. If you want the photon carrying data to slow down from 300,000 kilometers per second, or even pause, it is very difficult to achieve the technology. We have conducted many experiments, and the best result is to slow down the photon to 18 meters per second, which is about 60 kilometers per hour.
But this only makes it possible to slow down a single photon, which is not what we need. It is difficult to carry a certain electron in a specific data!
Therefore, we believe that if no miracles occur within ten to twenty years, the possibility of photon computers being implemented is very small.
However, our results are also very impressive!
We have completed the photon operation logic part; the most critical all-photo tube for manufacturing optical chips. We have also made real objects, but the integration level is not yet at the level of modern silicon computers, and its practical value is not great: another key technology, optical switch, has truly achieved a complete breakthrough. It can be put into use. In addition, optical transmission technology, our own technology, is confident that it is leading the world for five to seven years, and can definitely be put into practicality.
Therefore, after a long period of discussion, we believe.
The research and development of photonic computers should be based on continuous investment, starting with easy and then difficult, starting with photoelectric hybrid computers. When the technology is mature, gradually replace the electronic components of silicon computers and replace photonic components.
According to this idea, we can now create a light spot hybrid computer that is ten to fifty times faster than the current silicon computer! In five years, it is possible to create a light spot hybrid computer that is one hundred times faster than the current silicon computer! In fifteen years, we can create a light spot hybrid computer that is three hundred times faster than the current silicon computer!
This can meet the needs of our research work!"
Ou Hongbo said this long list in one breath, feeling a little panting. But after he finished speaking, he immediately stared at Xiao Qiang's eyes without blinking. He didn't even bother to drink saliva.
Xiao Qiang's eyes flashed: "So have you put your ideas into implementation?"
Yao Can said softly: "We have no money."
"What?" Xiao Qiang was stunned. He thought of everything, but he didn't expect Ou Hongbo to say this to him.
No money?
Photon computers are key projects he has formulated. Other scientific research projects may be said to be out of money, but they cannot be out of money!
He glanced at Austin.
In this way, Austink deducted the research funds to Yao Can and others. Although the allocation of funds is the scope of reference of the discipline coordination committee, they dare not fail to implement them as they ordered. No matter how big the opinions are, they will allocate the money to Yao Can and others.
The only ones in the company who dare to do this or can do this are Austin and Lin Yi.
He didn't believe that Lin Yi would interrupt her research on photon computers. Even if she did this, he would definitely tell him about such a big thing.
Obviously, Austin felt heartbroken when he saw the bottomless pit-like investment in the light-brain project.
Austin opened his mouth and was about to speak. Xiao Qiang stopped him and said, "How much do you want?"
Austin is the general manager of the company. He suspended the funding and was devoted to thinking about the company. Xiao Qiang did not want to damage his general manager's authority in front of his subordinates. It would be better to pretend that he didn't know. He directly allocated funds and didn't ask anything.
Yao Can and Chief Engineer Ou cried with joy.
In the first two years, they spent a lot of money. However, due to their lack of achievements, they were all over the place and felt ashamed. Austin stopped their research funds and they did not dare to fight for it.
Now that the future is finally clear, the boss spoke in person. The two of them were so excited that they burst into tears.
They no longer dared to ask for as much as they spoke. After thinking for a long time, they said carefully: "Can we give us one million? There is no problem with the others. For example, we have rich experience in making miniature laser forwarding devices and it is not much cost. But to make optical switches, because gallium kunheim extracts difficult, and the production is difficult, and the cost is slightly higher, so more funds are needed..."
Their voices are getting smaller and smaller.
"Extraction? You don't buy gallium kunming crystals directly from the market... Forget it, the amount of funds you want, I will give you as much as you want! But this time, I'm going to join in!" Xiao Qiang said halfway, and stopped talking.
It is of course easy to buy gallium kunming crystals directly. But it seems that one million won’t be able to do it.
Forget it, let’s participate in the research and development yourself. The light spot hybrid computer is not bad, it is much faster than the current one. The key point is that I don’t know if they can make it.
Perhaps, I can put some effort into making this key light brain come out in advance.
Light brain, light brain. I have been interested in the scientific research and development engine for so long, but I still refuse to start it. Just check if I, Xiao Qiang, have the ability to make you roar. Use strong power to add another piece of fuel to our world's R&D work!
Chapter completed!